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LOURDES RIVERA
ORLANDO FLORIDA,FL
Work Preference
Summary
Compassionate professional with expertise in patient care and health unit coordination. Skilled in facilitating communication and ensuring safety during patient transitions. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and promoting efficient workflows.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Unit Coordinator
AdventHealth EAST ORLANDO
7727 LAKEUNDERHILL RD
2021 - Current
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, ensuring smooth transitions within health unit.
- Managed appointment scheduling utilizing electronic health record systems for efficient patient flow.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare teams, enhancing collaboration and patient care delivery.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate medical records, contributing to regulatory compliance and data integrity.
PCT/HUC
AdventHealth EAST ORLANDO
7727 LAKEUNDERHILL RD
02.2011 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during treatments and procedures.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily activities, promoting efficient workflow in high-paced environments.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Maintained clean and organized patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
CNA
ST VINCENTS HOSPITAL
Bridgeport, CT
10.1997 - 05.2004
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Supported nursing staff during medical procedures and treatments as needed.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety standards.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
GED
White Plains, NYSkills
- Records management
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]2021 - PRESANT
Languages
Spanish
1997 CERTIFIRD NURSE ASSISTANT
STATE CERTIFIED CONNETICUT/FLORIDA
Timeline
PCT/HUC
AdventHealth EAST ORLANDO
02.2011 - Current
CNA
ST VINCENTS HOSPITAL
10.1997 - 05.2004
Health Unit Coordinator
AdventHealth EAST ORLANDO
2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
GED